214 IMPORTANT FAMILIES OF PLANTS 



maxima) winter or gourd squash, (C. pepo) pumpkin are 

 well-known products of both tropical and temperate climates. 

 The pumpkin is supposed to be of American origin. 



FIG. 139. The long form of carrot. 



The members of this family are very generally grown from 

 seed and are widely distributed throughout the temperate and 

 tropical" climates. The growing of cucumbers under glass has 



